Articles Tagged with ''quality''

The "3-Legged 5 Why" is a root cause analysis method that extends the traditional 5 Whys by investigating three separate "legs" or inquiry lines for a more thorough understanding. Here’s how it works.

Best known as a manufacturer and global supplier of coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) and more recently laser scanning sensors, LK Metrology Ltd, based in Castle Donington, UK, announced the acquisition of ProCon X-Ray GmbH, a specialist German manufacturer of computed tomography (CT) systems.

NEOTech announced that its Westborough, MA, facility has successfully completed the rigorous AS9100 Bi-Annual Surveillance Audit with zero findings, a testament to the company’s unwavering commitment to quality, security, and operational excellence.

I have learned that quality is meeting and/or exceeding customer requirements and doing things right the first time. Customer corrective action is an example of poor quality, losing customer satisfaction, and profit. The blame game is the opposite of accountability. Accountability is taking ownership of the results.

The phyBOARD for VC MIPI Development Kit from Phytec, in collaboration with Vision Components, is now available in two versions with NXP i.MX 8M Plus and i.MX 8M Mini processor boards.

Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report compiled in a collaboration between AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology and the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI), totaled $207.8 million in May 2025.

This article reviews the role, necessity, and format of education and training for quality professionals, offering insights for their professional development and decision-making.

Basler AG presents a vision system protected in accordance with the IP67 standard.

A simple cable or a wireless system? Each path has clear strengths, and neither is universally “better.” Understanding the tradeoffs helps quality engineers pick the proper setup for the job.

The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA), a global accreditation body, announced the opening of a second office in Boulder, Colorado.